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There are several reasons why you should get your business certified: Some entities have purchasing goals. Only certified businesses can participate. Certification adds legitimacy to your business. You have gone through a process that has determined that your business is…

Need MBE, WBE or EDGE certification? Attend Certification Saturday at the Ohio Business Development Center, 1393 E. Broad Street, Suite 104 We will discuss the certification process, area certifying programs and what documents are needed with your application. The City…

May 22, 2018 • Comments Off on Ohio program provides preferences to veteran-owned companies

Ohio program provides preferences to veteran-owned companies The State of Ohio’s Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VBE) procurement program provides preference or bonus points to certified companies that compete to contract with the state to supply the goods or services it needs,…

January 9, 2018 • Comments Off on Need MBE, F/WBE, EDGE or DBE? Attend OhioMBE Certification 101 at the WBC

Need MBE, F/WBE, EDGE or DBE? Attend OhioMBE Certification 101 at the WBC and learn about the certification process, local certifying programs and what documents to submit with your application. This fun fast-paced class is taught by OhioMBE Publisher Ronda…

September 12, 2017 • Comments Off on OhioMBE Certification 101 at the WBC

OhioMBE Certification 101 at the WBC We can help you get your business certified There are several reasons why you should get your business certified: Some entities have purchasing goals. Only certified businesses can participate. Certification adds legitimacy to your…

Need MBE, EDGE, F/WBE, DBE or LEDE? Attend Certification 101 at the WBC on August 19. This class will discuss certification programs (MBE, EDGE, WBE, DBE and LEDE), the certification process, and what documents to submit with your application. This class…

May 24, 2016 • Comments Off on June 16 OhioMBE Procurement Fair sponsored by Columbus City Schools

OhioMBE and Columbus City Schools are teaming up to introduce locally disadvantaged businesses with purchasing opportunities. Currently certified LEDE vendors will be given 15 minutes to meet one-on-one with key department representatives to share their product/service. Seating is limited. Small businesses are…

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